Author: Katharine Jordan

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts are set to open a landmark design led property in The Hague, in the heart of one of The Netherlands’ most famous cities in 2019. Movenpick currently operate 20 venues in four European countries and the company hope that this move will accelerate its growth strategy in The Netherlands and Europe.

The hotel will have 72 bedrroms, an all-day dining brasserie, a gym and three meeting rooms, all designed to appeal to modern travellers, the Movenpick Coffee & Wine Lounge concept will be unveiled at this property too.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

• The Bodrum EDITION in  Bodrum, Turkey, will launch in mid-2018 with 99 guest rooms, suites, and villas, all of which will have views of the Aegean Sea and some of which will have private pools, balconies, and gardens. Amenities will include an infinity pool, garden lounge, spa, fitness center, beach club, and nightclub, as well as over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

• The Shanghai EDITION in Shanghai, China, which will launch in mid-2018 with 147 guest rooms, 2,800 square feet of meeting space, and several food and beverage outlets, including a member’s club bar with a private screening room, an indoor nightlife venue, a rooftop bar, and a Cantonese restaurant with five private dining rooms.

• The Bodrum EDITION in  Bodrum, Turkey, will launch in mid-2018 with 99 guest rooms, suites, and villas, all of which will have views of the Aegean Sea and some of which will have private pools, balconies, and gardens. Amenities will include an infinity pool, garden lounge, spa, fitness center, beach club, and nightclub, as well as over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

The seven new EDITION hotels coming in 2018 are:

• The Shanghai EDITION in Shanghai, China, which will launch in mid-2018 with 147 guest rooms, 2,800 square feet of meeting space, and several food and beverage outlets, including a member’s club bar with a private screening room, an indoor nightlife venue, a rooftop bar, and a Cantonese restaurant with five private dining rooms.

• The Bodrum EDITION in  Bodrum, Turkey, will launch in mid-2018 with 99 guest rooms, suites, and villas, all of which will have views of the Aegean Sea and some of which will have private pools, balconies, and gardens. Amenities will include an infinity pool, garden lounge, spa, fitness center, beach club, and nightclub, as well as over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International are expanding their joint venture, EDITION Hotels, with seven new luxury-lifestyle hotels opening across three continents in 2018, they announced yesterday. Marriott originally unveiled EDITION in January 2008, but stalled development plans when hotel financing dried up in late 2008 and 2009. It opened its first EDITION hotel in Honolulu in 2010 — what is now The Modern Honolulu — and currently has hotels in London, Miami Beach, New York, and Sanya, China, each of which features its own distinct design, but has a shared EDITION “ethos.”

The seven new EDITION hotels coming in 2018 are:

• The Shanghai EDITION in Shanghai, China, which will launch in mid-2018 with 147 guest rooms, 2,800 square feet of meeting space, and several food and beverage outlets, including a member’s club bar with a private screening room, an indoor nightlife venue, a rooftop bar, and a Cantonese restaurant with five private dining rooms.

• The Bodrum EDITION in  Bodrum, Turkey, will launch in mid-2018 with 99 guest rooms, suites, and villas, all of which will have views of the Aegean Sea and some of which will have private pools, balconies, and gardens. Amenities will include an infinity pool, garden lounge, spa, fitness center, beach club, and nightclub, as well as over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International are expanding their joint venture, EDITION Hotels, with seven new luxury-lifestyle hotels opening across three continents in 2018, they announced yesterday. Marriott originally unveiled EDITION in January 2008, but stalled development plans when hotel financing dried up in late 2008 and 2009. It opened its first EDITION hotel in Honolulu in 2010 — what is now The Modern Honolulu — and currently has hotels in London, Miami Beach, New York, and Sanya, China, each of which features its own distinct design, but has a shared EDITION “ethos.”

The seven new EDITION hotels coming in 2018 are:

• The Shanghai EDITION in Shanghai, China, which will launch in mid-2018 with 147 guest rooms, 2,800 square feet of meeting space, and several food and beverage outlets, including a member’s club bar with a private screening room, an indoor nightlife venue, a rooftop bar, and a Cantonese restaurant with five private dining rooms.

• The Bodrum EDITION in  Bodrum, Turkey, will launch in mid-2018 with 99 guest rooms, suites, and villas, all of which will have views of the Aegean Sea and some of which will have private pools, balconies, and gardens. Amenities will include an infinity pool, garden lounge, spa, fitness center, beach club, and nightclub, as well as over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International are expanding their joint venture, EDITION Hotels, with seven new luxury-lifestyle hotels opening across three continents in 2018, they announced yesterday. Marriott originally unveiled EDITION in January 2008, but stalled development plans when hotel financing dried up in late 2008 and 2009. It opened its first EDITION hotel in Honolulu in 2010 — what is now The Modern Honolulu — and currently has hotels in London, Miami Beach, New York, and Sanya, China, each of which features its own distinct design, but has a shared EDITION “ethos.”

The seven new EDITION hotels coming in 2018 are:

• The Shanghai EDITION in Shanghai, China, which will launch in mid-2018 with 147 guest rooms, 2,800 square feet of meeting space, and several food and beverage outlets, including a member’s club bar with a private screening room, an indoor nightlife venue, a rooftop bar, and a Cantonese restaurant with five private dining rooms.

• The Bodrum EDITION in  Bodrum, Turkey, will launch in mid-2018 with 99 guest rooms, suites, and villas, all of which will have views of the Aegean Sea and some of which will have private pools, balconies, and gardens. Amenities will include an infinity pool, garden lounge, spa, fitness center, beach club, and nightclub, as well as over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The Times Square EDITION (pictured) in New York will launch in mid-2018 with 457 guest rooms and four levels of public space, including a 5,000-square-foot performance venue, a 1,900-square-foot meeting studio, a fitness center, a lobby lounge, and a signature restaurant that will lead out onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and event deck overlooking Times Square.

• The Barcelona EDITION in Barcelona, Spain, will open in mid-2018 inside an existing office building that’s being retrofitted into a contemporary hotel. It will have 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a pool, a fitness center, and a nightclub.

• The Bangkok EDITION will debut in mid-2018 as Thailand’s tallest building. It will have 155 guest rooms and over 5,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as two signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa with four treatment rooms.

• The Abu Dhabi EDITION in the United Arab Emirates will launch in late 2018 on Abu Dhabi’s downtown waterfront. It will have 244 guest rooms and 57 private residences, two signature restaurants, a tea lounge, a three-story nightclub, a pool, a fitness center, a spa with seven treatment rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

• The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, CA, will open in late 2018 with 190 guest rooms, 20 private residences, and over 5,200 square feet of meeting space, as well as a signature restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa with four treatment rooms, and a nightclub/bar.

These new hotels will grow the EDITION portfolio from a collection of four hotels to a collection of 11 by the end of next year, according to Marriott, which has signed agreements to develop nine further hotels across five continents by 2020, bringing its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of the decade.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

For those, who like me, have not visited the City for a few years, you will be amazed by how it has changed. Chic boutiques, gastrobars, and cool cafes have sprung up amongst the traditional tapas bars in the quaint narrow street of the old town.  The waterfront the old port has been developed with a promenade, bars, restaurants and shops and the port is a regular stop for cruises.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

For those, who like me, have not visited the City for a few years, you will be amazed by how it has changed. Chic boutiques, gastrobars, and cool cafes have sprung up amongst the traditional tapas bars in the quaint narrow street of the old town.  The waterfront the old port has been developed with a promenade, bars, restaurants and shops and the port is a regular stop for cruises.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

A city with a population of 600,000 located on the south coast of Spain, Malaga for many is just the gateway to the Costa del Sol.  A world away from the adjoining Costa del Sol it’s a historic and culturally rich city which has recently emerged as the provinces city of culture with its so called “mile of art” being compared to Madrid and it’s fine dining to Barcelona.

For those, who like me, have not visited the City for a few years, you will be amazed by how it has changed. Chic boutiques, gastrobars, and cool cafes have sprung up amongst the traditional tapas bars in the quaint narrow street of the old town.  The waterfront the old port has been developed with a promenade, bars, restaurants and shops and the port is a regular stop for cruises.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

A city with a population of 600,000 located on the south coast of Spain, Malaga for many is just the gateway to the Costa del Sol.  A world away from the adjoining Costa del Sol it’s a historic and culturally rich city which has recently emerged as the provinces city of culture with its so called “mile of art” being compared to Madrid and it’s fine dining to Barcelona.

For those, who like me, have not visited the City for a few years, you will be amazed by how it has changed. Chic boutiques, gastrobars, and cool cafes have sprung up amongst the traditional tapas bars in the quaint narrow street of the old town.  The waterfront the old port has been developed with a promenade, bars, restaurants and shops and the port is a regular stop for cruises.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.

A city with a population of 600,000 located on the south coast of Spain, Malaga for many is just the gateway to the Costa del Sol.  A world away from the adjoining Costa del Sol it’s a historic and culturally rich city which has recently emerged as the provinces city of culture with its so called “mile of art” being compared to Madrid and it’s fine dining to Barcelona.

For those, who like me, have not visited the City for a few years, you will be amazed by how it has changed. Chic boutiques, gastrobars, and cool cafes have sprung up amongst the traditional tapas bars in the quaint narrow street of the old town.  The waterfront the old port has been developed with a promenade, bars, restaurants and shops and the port is a regular stop for cruises.

Looming over the city are two massive hilltop citadels, The Alcazba and ruined Gilbralfaro look down on the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita (the one-armed lady), because one of its towers has never been built. New cultural centres include the Malaga Museum, the Russian Museum and the Pompidou Centre.  Whilst there is a great deal to see and do in Malaga it is also a pick to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

The weather in this region is rarely cold and the area tend to only have rain on between 10-20 days a year, even it December and January it can be warm enough to sit outside at the pavement cafes and bars.

The airport is the fourth busiest in Spain after Barcelona, Madrid and Palma Mallorca. The Malaga Costa del Sol Airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide with 16.6 million passengers passing through in 2016. The airport is a mere 10 min transfer to the city centre.  High speed trains from the new railway station provide access to Madrid in 2.5 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours.

Malaga offers great value for money, fantastic local dishes and wines, lots of accommodation options and lots to do and see. The city is very clean, the centre is completely pedestrianised and very safe. Whether it’s a beach holiday, a cultural trip or a corporate event Malaga has so much to offer all year round.  It’s a really good alternative to Barcelona for those with a lower budget or wanting a more traditional Spanish experience.

Whilst there, I visited a variety of hotels and venues.  The 4* Barcelo Malaga Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from both the old town and the seafront with direct access to the new railway station and commercial centre. I also looked at the Vincci Posada Del Patio, one of only two 5 star hotels and boutique in style.  The Gran Hotel Miramar is the other 5-star hotel reopened after a 2-year renovation project in January 2017 right next to the beach and a short walk from the historical city centre. Castillo de Sant Catalina is a palace of Moorish revival style built in 1932 which has now become a boutique hotel. The Malaga Trade and Congress Centre provides space for a wide range of events and exhibitions.  

More unusual venues include The Automobile Museum which has a conference room and the museum can be used for drinks receptions and dinners.  Located in the narrow back streets of the old city the Hamman Al Andalus is the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Andalus.  There are 5 thermal baths and it can be hired exclusively for groups.  The Hacienda Del Alamo feels like you are in an oasis of peace and calm a million miles from the city rather than a mere 10 min drive from the city centre and offers wine tasting and dinners, as well as conference space.  Picasso was born in Malaga and the Picasso Museum Malaga opened in 2003.  La Conception Botanic Garden has a house that can be hired for private events and patios and terraces around the house can be used for dinners and corporate events.  The Russian Museum Malaga was formerly a tobacco factory erected in 1920’s and has an area for drinks receptions. 

The only Michelin star restaurant is Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant located in the newly developed port area and I also tried El Pimpi, one of the most popular traditional Tapas restaurants.  Located in the old town Patios de Beatas Restaurant is a winery, a restaurant and events spaces.

If you’d like more information about Malaga, finding a venue or running an event there, please call Paula Calton on 01780 484050.